# Russians are pulling cash out of banks. How likely is the deposit freeze they fear?

https://mins.news/en/item/31004

- Meduza, 2026-08-24 21:41 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/cards/russians-are-pulling-cash-out-of-banks-how-likely-is-the-deposit-freeze-they-fear

> A new wave of rumors about a possible freeze on bank deposits is unsettling Russians as cash withdrawals accelerate. Cash in circulation has risen by more than 10% in 2026, while banks’ liquidity shortfall has grown from 0.6 trillion to 2.6 trillion rubles. The trend could limit lending and government-debt purchases, but banks remain able to cover the gap through Central Bank transactions and their daily operations are not disrupted.

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